徹夜 — meaning in English
tetsuya
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English meaning
- vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
Senses
徹夜 is used for these senses in English:
- burn the midnight oil (idiomatic) To work studiously, especially late into the night.
- pull an all-nighter (idiomatic, informal) To stay awake throughout the night, usually when working or studying.
- vigil An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
vigil — full definition
- noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
- noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.